The March "My Dog Can Do That" competition offered by Peaceable Paws Dog and Puppy Training on March 21, 2008, drew 14 canine competitors and more than 30 humans. The event is a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Washington County.
Winners of the contest were:
1st Place- Ann Ford of Hagerstown and her Border Collie, Jennie.
2nd Place (tie/run-off)- Karin Fellers of Harper's Ferry and her Border Collie, Kip
3rd Place- Bryan Ervin of Hagerstown and his Hound mix, Harley
This was month three of a year-long tournament event. Each first place winner earns five points, second place earns three points, and third place earns one point toward the year-end totals. The top 10-point winners at the end of the year will be invited to compete in the Championship Final Event in December.
Current Standings are:
8 points- Dawn Free and her Labrador Retriever, Rowdy (Thurmont)
8 points- Louann Howard and her Dachshund, Annabelle (Hagerstown)
6 points- Ann Ford and Jennie
4 points- Karin Fellers and Kip
1 point- Bryan Ervin and Harley
Cost to compete is $10 per dog. All non-aggressive dogs are welcome. Only positive handling methods may be used; flat collars and harnesses are allowed; choke chains, prong, and shock collars are not. The event is held on the third Friday of every month. Call 3001-582-9240 for more information.
All proceeds are donated to the Humane Society of Washington County.